I joined Kea because of how we focus on the human side of recruitment and its commitment to excellent work. I’ve stayed because of the granular approach to research, the continued internal support, and the people!
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I grew up playing loads of team sports which taught me a lot about teamwork and the complexity of working to common goals with varying skill sets and personalities.
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What’s your edge?
MV
My edge is my multicultural background and curiosity. Learning about how concepts and values like respect, collaboration, and reliability show up differently in people, cultures, and settings has been incredibly useful! I love understanding what makes everything tick too, whether that’s a chess opening, a niche subsector, or a candidate.
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What does success mean for you at Kea?
MV
Success for me means helping others in a meaningful and considered way. Of course, getting to help someone find and land their dream role is incredible, but having the tough conversations with candidates and clients about what they’re really looking for or difficult feedback can also pave the way for real trust, development, and growth.
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Which of the Kea values speaks to you the most (and why)?
MV
Inquisitive Listening is one I find myself coming back to a lot. To me it means being engaged, receptive and present with the people surrounding you and the settings you find yourself in. It underpins a trust-filled and productive relationship, demanding that you hold space for the other person, suspend initial judgements, and trust common ground to arise with honest and open-minded communication.